For as long as I can remember, my life has revolved around caring for companion animals and nurturing the bonds they share with their human families - first as a vet tech, now as a pet photographer. This blog is where I will feature my fave pet photo sessions, share pet tips - including how to take better photos of your own pet, home decor and pet photo display ideas, news, updates, special events, and probably a lot of rambling about dogs and how awesome they are.
Pet Photo Blog
Cooper the Boxer's Fall Photos in Hillsborough
Lucky boxer Cooper is loved by the owners of the Pet Valu in Riverview! If you’ve ever been there, you may have seen the top right portrait hanging proudly behind the checkout counter.
Late autumn was the perfect time for this session because the reeds and marsh grasses had turned gold and brown, making a beautiful, muted background for his brindle colouring.
2024 Eastern Canada Image Competition - Best In Class!
This past weekend was the awards ceremony for the Professional Photographers of Canada Eastern Image Competition. It was super fun to gather with some other local photographers in the Greater Moncton area to watch the awards and celebrate together at 5 Bridges in Riverview. Our Atlantic members represented very well in competition against members from Quebec and Ontario.
I received a Best in Class and a Judge’s Choice award for my Conceptual Illustration titled “Harlequin Romance”. (None of the judges seemed to get that it’s a Harlequin Great Dane, which was disappointing, but luckily they loved it, anyway!)
Rosco the Newfoundland Dog at Angel Mist Antiques in Albert County
I photographed Rosco, the chocolate Newfoundland dog in the autumn leaves for my Tails of the Chocolate River book. This beautiful boy has quite a story, so buckle up!
Here’s Rosco’s “tail”, in the words of his person, Stacey:
"Rosco is a Newfoundland dog. He joined our family at the young age of 3 weeks old when I fostered him and his nine siblings. It was love at first sight.
"Unfortunately Rosco was diagnosed with a severe genetic hip disorder in both hips at 7 months old. He underwent two major surgeries to completely remove both hip joints. His recovery was not going well and we were facing the possibility of losing him unless we could locate some hydrotherapy services, which were not available in our area.
Auston in Autumn - A Golden Retriever in Centennial Park, Moncton
Autumn is one of my favourite times for outdoor dog photoshoots. The stunning fall foliage here in New Brunswick makes a beautiful backdrop, and cooler temperatures make it more comfortable for most dogs. It’s easier to get those mouth-closed, tongue-in shots when they aren’t hot and panting. Added bonus, fewer mosquitoes!
Hunting Dogs On The Shepody Marsh
All of my custom pet photo sessions start with a phone call to plan the perfect session for each pet family. No two are ever completely alike, even at the same location!
During our planning call, this client told me that she had grown up next to the Shepody Marsh in Albert County, NB. She said that she would love to do her photo session there because it would be such a fitting location for her two hunting dogs, Brittany Spaniels Gauge and Georgia.
2024 Pet Photo Calendar Contest Outtakes
This year’s PAW-SBA Pet Photo Calendar Contest was another success, raising over $6000 for the Moncton animal shelter! We also had a record number of cats in the top 12 this year, which did lead to some challenges during the photo shoots. Well, you’ll see - here are some of the session outtakes!
A Perfect Pair Of Pitbulls at Fundy National Park
I got to meet and photograph Axle and Arya in 2021, for my Tails of the Chocolate River book project. Since the book is sold out*, I thought it was a good time to start sharing some of these wonderful dog stories and stunning locations.
(*There may be a couple of copies tucked away somewhere, get in touch if you really want one.)
An Adorable Puppy Photoshoot In Moncton
When I saw my vet (the wonderful Dr Adele Doucet at Vet Champlain in Dieppe) post photos of an adorable Corgi puppy with a raccoon mask on her Instagram story, of course I wanted to photograph him! I was over the moon when I discovered that he was actually the new little brother of Rosie the German Shepherd, and they already had plans to book a session! I had already had the pleasure of photographing Rosie a couple of times, she was even the cover dog for the PAW/SBA (formerly Greater Moncton SPCA)’s 2022 calendar, along with cat sister Luna.
Unique Pet Memorial Tribute Ideas
Watching your senior pet age or losing a beloved pet to illness or an accident is devastating. Pet loss grief can be overwhelming, and is only made harder when those around us just don’t understand, or make insensitive remarks. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and definitely no time limit. It will be different for every person and with every loss.
Honestly, even after 25 years as a vet tech, and many personal pet losses throughout my life, nothing prepared me for losing my beloved pug mix Becca last summer. I still cry almost every time I think about her, and I haven’t been able to properly memorialize her yet … but I know I will do something extra special when the time is right.
A Dog Photoshoot in Memramcook
When I think “dog”, I picture a beautiful German Shepherd. To me, a really good, solid German Shepherd is just the epitome of what a dog should be. Kaydee and Cairo fit that description perfectly.
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to photograph this stunning pair while they were visiting family in Memramcook, NB over the holidays. We were able to have their ordering appointment over Zoom meeting a few weeks later, and it worked out perfectly, I just shipped their artwork directly to their home in Ontario!